The Trail Chasers
Hosted by Dean Horwitz a trail running enthusiast, who started his journey in 2022, Dean has experienced the transformative power of chasing trails firsthand. Fuelled by a passion for trail running and a knack for connecting with fellow trail chasers, Dean created this podcast to merge both interests.
This podcast is all about embracing the adventure, community, and self-discovery that comes with trail running. Join Dean on a journey of exploration and discovery, where you’ll learn about the world of trail running together. No matter if you’re a seasoned trail pro or just lacing up your shoes for the first time, this podcast is for you.
Whether it’s the exhilarating view from a mountain peak or the camaraderie and making new friends with fellow trail runners, Dean is here to guide you through it all.
The Trail Chasers
How the Cogmans Trail Run Became a Winter Classic | Robert Le Brun on Running Wild and Free
💠"We just wanted to bring people together to experience the beauty of Montagu's trails." – Robert Le Brun
What happens when a trail runner with a dream sets out to showcase one of South Africa’s hidden gems? If you're Robert Le Brun AKA Brundle, you create the Cogmans Trail Run—a community-driven race through the rugged, beautiful trails of Montagu that’s become a beloved winter trail running classic.
In this episode of Trail Chasers, we sit down with Brundle to talk about how the Cogmans Trail Run started, how it grew into one of South Africa’s must-do winter trail races, and why it continues to capture the hearts of runners from across the country.
🏔 What You’ll Learn:
âś… The origin story of the Cogmans Trail Run and how it became a winter favourite
✅ Why Montagu’s trails offer the perfect mix of challenge and beauty
âś… How a trail race can grow a strong, connected community
âś… Behind-the-scenes of organizing a race in remote, technical terrain
✅ What makes the Cogmans Trail Run uniquely “wild and free”
📍 Whether you’ve run it before or it’s still on your bucket list, this episode is for anyone who loves trail running in South Africa and the stories behind the races we return to year after year.
🥾 Got a Cogmans Trail Run story? Tag us @trailchaserspod or send us a DM—we’d love to share it.
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